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AR51 XCJ

2002 Suzuki GS500

Blue Petrol 487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,770 mi
Last recorded33,770 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Suzuki GS50020,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 XCJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelGS500
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine487cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2024 33,770 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure rear grab handle bracket cracked (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre incorrect because a radial tyre is fitted to the front and a cross-ply or bias belted tyre fitted to the rear (5.2.3 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly does not return (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy end can (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake fluid level on lower mark

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Front brake line not secure

Rear brake line not secure

engine revs excessively high

Pass 7 Oct 2022 33,147 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 32,761 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 32,644 miles

Drive chain worn to excess chain and sprockets worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed sidewalls cracked and showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2018 31,777 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive drive chain tight>wheel rotation poor (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc has run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable throttle grip slightly worn and split (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disc slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear tyre cracked between tread pattern

Pass 10 May 2017 31,165 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

rear tyre cracked between tread blocks

Pass 18 May 2016 29,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 29,209 miles

main stand bent and defective

Fail 26 May 2015 29,202 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

main stand bent and defective

Pass 28 May 2014 28,660 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 28,655 miles

Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jan 2013 28,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 28,431 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2011 26,681 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 26,681 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 64,281 miles

Handlebar slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,667 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 54,257 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,127 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 35,316 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?

Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,009
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
6,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,184
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 915
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 875
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 515
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 471
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AR51 XCJ is a 2002 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 20,844 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR51 XCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR51 XCJ registered?

AR51 XCJ is a 2002 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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